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We're trying to identify the ultimate craze. Here's what we've got so far: a dubstep country song about a dance that you can do alongside a popular television figure wearing a new type of jacket that's also made from bacon. What do you think? Have we got it yet? Or should bacon be in there twice?

kingmny

A friend of mine bought me a 3 month "bacon of the month club" subscription to this company. I have to say it was the best bacon I have ever had and while I wouldn't purchase it all the time because of the price it is definitely something you should try or even purchase as a treat for the bacon lover in your life.

ThunderThighs

mcglamerye wrote:If you go straight to baconfreak.com, you can buy this bundle plus a few extras for less than the Woot price. Their site offers a code for 40% off all bundles. So buy through Woot and pay more!

The 40% is only offered on one of their bundles and it's not one that we are selling.

luke975

ninotchka22 wrote:Actually, Woot does set their prices. Stores give them a recommended price to sell their goods at but Woot makes the final decision, sometimes giving themselves an extra profit cushion.

this has to be a first. You joined in 2011 and your first post is to correct me on how prices are set. you seem to know alot about this for not posting much.

have you worked at woot for a long time?

And yes I do believe that woot dictates prices for the stuff they own.
However not everything sold on here is owned by woot.
I believe some companies bring stuff to this site for the exposure woot can offer them to sell products that are either not that good or are a very unique item.

to the woot staff member that screwed up the back2skool code so I could get a lot of nice things for free - thank you.

ninotchka22

luke975 wrote:this has to be a first. You joined in 2011 and your first post is to correct me on how prices are set. you seem to know alot about this for not posting much.

have you worked at woot for a long time?

I don't work for Woot, just spreading some truth!
And yes I do believe that woot dictates prices for the stuff they own.
However not everything sold on here is owned by woot.
I believe some companies bring stuff to this site for the exposure woot can offer them to sell products that are either not that good or are a very unique item.

DaZoneRanger

Wow, that's some expensive bacon. I'm sure this is good stuff, but what I've found out about fancy, gourmet bacon is that I don't like it as much as the plain old farmer john center cut, or the Hormel Natural Choice bacon (for when I'm feeling spendy and fork out $6 for 12oz of bacon). If I was a chef on Iron Chef, though, I'm sure these types of bacon would be exactly what I'd want.

drunkenalien

If only this was made from pata negra pigs, i could understand the price. I'm thinking this is from a company trying to take advantage of the bacon craze. I'm just seeing bacon with flavors not typically found in stores.

windtalkermom

Maybe too much bacon has gone to my head. 14 + 14 + 14 + 16= 58 ounces. 6 ounces (almost 50%) less than a pound. And less than 4 pounds. Less than the statement: "With each package of addicting bacon weighing in at a pound." Not 'almost a pound'. Pass.

santista

dave17

Since I started making my own bacon it's hard to choke down the store bought stuff.Especially when the best bacon I've ever had costs me less than $5 a pound.I'd encourage anyone to try it.A quick internet search will bring up more than you ever need to know about it.Shockingly easy.
That said,I'm sure the stuff here is many times better than the stuff in the supermarket.

easpangler

dave17

CarpeDiem601 wrote:Have you ever heard of uncured bacon? It does not contain nitrites or nitrates. I only buy uncured bacon for this reason.

Uncured bacon is a disgusting lie.It DOES have nitrates,some even has MORE than "regular"bacon(Cooks Illustrated lab tests).Check the ingredients.Celery juice powder turns into-guess what!Nitrates!This is a disgusting scam and people are committing fraud.
And there is NO evidence that nitrates/nitrites are unhealthy unless you are in the habit of burning your food.

dave17

luke975 wrote:this has to be a first. You joined in 2011 and your first post is to correct me on how prices are set. you seem to know alot about this for not posting much.

have you worked at woot for a long time?

And yes I do believe that woot dictates prices for the stuff they own.
However not everything sold on here is owned by woot.
I believe some companies bring stuff to this site for the exposure woot can offer them to sell products that are either not that good or are a very unique item.

Just curious,how long have you worked for woot?Do you"believe"or do you KNOW what you are stating is a fact?Seems like an unlikely arrangement to me.Perhaps Thunderthighs can clear this up?

Also,how does someone's posting history translate into accurate knowledge of Woot's business practices?I don't get it.

ThunderThighs

As in any retail operation there are different pricing methods. Some retailers require that you set the price to their guidelines. Some sell you the stuff and it's up to you to set the price depending on the profit you want/hope to make. I'm sure there are more too but those are the two I'm aware of.

How these were set? Dunno. Not my job. But if can't get a price down to something we're comfortable with, we don't buy it.

mdnorman

As in any retail operation there are different pricing methods. Some retailers require that you set the price to their guidelines. Some sell you the stuff and it's up to you to set the price depending on the profit you want/hope to make. I'm sure there are more too but those are the two I'm aware of.

How these were set? Dunno. Not my job. But if can't get a price down to something we're comfortable with, we don't buy it.

You didn't get the price down to something I'm comfortable with, so I won't buy it.

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